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You are invited to spread the word about what it means to LIVE UNITED in the National Capital Area. United Way of the National Capital Area is improving the health, education and economic opportunity of all community members to create a more equitable region. When none are ignored, all will thrive.

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Steady Stats, Shifting Lives: United Way NCA's 2025 ALICE Update Reveals Widening Gap Between Income and Survival

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2025) – United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA), in partnership with United For ALICE, today released The State of ALICE in the..
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Nov 20, 2025

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Building Career Readiness at Home: How Families Create Future Success

Career readiness begins long before a young person fills out their first...

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Nov 20, 2025

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Enhancing Financial Literacy: Your Comprehensive Guide

Financial literacy has become an essential life skill in today’s changing economic...

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Nov 19, 2025

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Childhood Poverty in the United States

Child poverty is a tragic problem affecting millions of children in America....

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Nov 13, 2025

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United Way of the National Capital Area Welcomes Reopening of Federal Government and Cautions Impact Will Have Lasting Ripple Effects

Washington, D.C. (November 13, 2025) — United Way of the National Capital...

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Oct 24, 2025

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Equity Definition: Understanding the Difference Between Equity and Equality

“Equity” and “equality” are not synonymous. Find out the difference between equity...

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Oct 21, 2025

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Social Justice Definition, Equity & Resources

Oct. 21, 2025 What does equity mean in terms of social justice?...


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For media inquiries, please contact Jasmine Johnson, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, at jjohnson@uwnca.org or call (202) 488-2145.